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SUNY Cortland
SUNY Cortland
CORTLAND, NY . 4 Year 3.6
#1406 in Best Colleges in America
MILLER BUILDING CORTLAND, NY 13045

Overview

Located in Cortland, New York, SUNY Cortland was founded in 1868 as a public university in the State University of New York system. The university offers 65 undergraduate majors and 38 minors covering the fields of education, arts, sciences, business, sports management, and psychology. SUNY Cortland's athletic program excels in NCAA Division III, and the Red Dragons have won numerous national championships. SUNY Cortland emphasizes hands-on teaching and provides opportunities for internships, student teaching, research, and study abroad, and is committed to fostering the overall quality and professional competence of its students. Graduates have a high employment rate, and many of them have made remarkable achievements in the fields of education, physical education, and health sciences.

Rankings

  • 21

    #21 in Best Colleges for Sports Management in America

  • 6

    #6 7 in Best Value Colleges in New York

  • 75

    #75 in Top Party Schools in America

  • Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 21 of 454
  • Top Party Schools in America 75 of 1,512
  • Best Colleges for Education in America 140 of 972

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • BDiversity
  • C+Campus
  • B+Athletics
  • A+Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • CLocation
  • BDorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    183 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    170 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    123 Graduates
  • Managerial Economics
    121 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    111 Graduates
  • Psychology
    91 Graduates
  • Communications
    86 Graduates
  • Special Education and Teaching
    82 Graduates
  • Criminology
    81 Graduates
  • History
    66 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 60%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $50
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1090-1240
  • ACT Range
    22-27
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Considered but not required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,299
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    86%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    65%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    5,816 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    168
  • Undergrads Over 25
    3%
  • Pell Grant
    28%
  • Varsity Athletes
    9%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Empire 8 Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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